How to water a虎皮兰 (Haworthia) correctly
Today, I will explain in detail how to water a虎皮兰 correctly and share some related topics on the cultivation of flowering plants, such as the watering techniques for a虎皮兰. Next, I will introduce some information to our netizens.
Keeping several potted plants at home, especially green ones, is suitable for indoor growth. Some friends have asked Xiaoya what kind of green plants are good to keep at home. In fact, Epipremnum aureum, Fortune Bamboo, and虎皮兰 are all good choices. Especially the虎皮兰, it is slightly more cold-resistant than Epipremnum aureum and Fortune Bamboo, and it is also drought-resistant. It can still grow normally without watering for many days and can be maintained under diffused light. It also has a good air-purifying function and looks nice at home. There are several types of虎皮兰, such as short穗虎皮兰, long-leaf虎皮兰, white-leaved虎皮兰, and golden-edged虎皮兰, but the cultivation methods are the same. How should one water a虎皮兰, and how often should it be watered to make it grow vigorously with many young shoots?
How often should a虎皮兰 be watered? Watering it like this is the most reasonable, making the leaves large and wide, and causing a circle of buds to burst out
Since the leaves of the虎皮兰 are thick and store water, it is important not to water too much in everyday maintenance. If we talk about how often to water a虎皮lan and how much water to give it each time, it actually depends on observing the potting soil. Therefore, watering a虎皮lan should never be calculated based on the number of days. The most suitable, reasonable, and scientific method is to determine whether it needs watering based on the moisture level of the potting soil. This watering method is not only applicable to虎皮lan but also to many other potted plants.
Since the虎皮lan is especially drought-resistant and does not require frequent watering, it will not dry out even if it is not watered for ten or fifteen days indoors. The principle of watering the虎皮lan is to water thoroughly when the soil is dry. So, how can you determine if the potting soil is completely dry?
Firstly, the soil usually used to grow虎皮lan is ordinary garden soil or a mixture of vegetable garden soil and river sand. You can touch the surface of the potting soil with your finger. If the soil is dry and compacted, it is time to water.
How to water a虎皮lan correctly
Secondly, if the虎tail orchid is planted in decomposed leaf soil or nutrient-rich soil, you can dig a little into the potting soil with your hand or a stick. If it is dry beyond 3 centimeters, it means the potting soil is dry and needs watering.
This way of watering the虎皮lan will not cause any problems, and you don't need to worry about drought or waterlogging and rotting roots or leaves. How should you maintain the虎皮lan in everyday life?
For the soil used to grow the虎tail orchid, whether it is decomposed leaf soil or nutrient-rich soil, it is best to mix in some river sand or small stones, pearl rock, etc., to make it more loose and well-draining. If there are many leaves, you can cut some to propagate. Although its rooting speed is not as fast as that of roses, the survival rate is high, and it will definitely sprout.